Description
Indulge in the delightful taste of Pumpkin Cottage Cheese Pancakes, a perfect breakfast choice for the fall season. These pancakes are not only fluffy and bursting with rich pumpkin flavor, but they also pack a nutritious punch thanks to protein-rich cottage cheese. Ideal for busy mornings, this simple recipe comes together in just 15 minutes and caters to various dietary needs by being gluten-free and nut-free. Enjoy them as a cozy weekend brunch or a quick weekday meal that will impress family and friends.
Ingredients
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- 4 eggs
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- ½ cup pumpkin puree
- 3 tablespoons pure maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup gluten-free all-purpose flour (or regular flour)
- ½ tablespoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
Instructions
- In a large bowl or blender, combine eggs, pumpkin puree, cottage cheese, maple syrup, and vanilla until smooth.
- Mix in gluten-free flour, baking powder, and cinnamon until just combined.
- If desired, fold in mix-ins like chocolate chips or nuts.
- Heat a skillet over medium-low heat and grease with butter or oil; pour about ¼ cup of batter for each pancake.
- Cook until bubbles form on the surface; flip and cook until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pancake (75g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 125mg